Digital Questionnaire Research Articles

EFL teachers' digital literacy: the role of contextual factors in their literacy development.

Digital technology can have significant effects on language education. This effect makes the English language teachers teach the subjects better to the students and also improves the quality of teachers' education. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the digital literacy of English language teachers and to investigate the difference between digital literacy and their gender, education level, and teaching experience. To conduct the study, the researcher invited 2,110 EFL teachers to fill out the Teachers' Digital Literacy questionnaire. The researchers used SPPS and AMOS in analyzing the obtained data. The results of the study indicated that teachers' contextual factors do not influence their digital literacy skills. In addition, the study showed that teachers' attitudes toward technology, their skill to use technology, and their access to technology can significantly affect teachers' digital literacy. Implications of the study are further discussed in this paper.

Improving palliative care for people with intellectual disability: a self-assessment of policies, practices and competencies in care services

BackgroundProviding care for ageing and vulnerable people with intellectual disability (ID) is challenging, and professionals working in ID care often have limited experience in palliative care. The current study provides insight into palliative care practices in ID care services and competencies of professionals and identifies ways to improve palliative care for people with ID.MethodsFor this study ten services in the Netherlands were recruited that provide care for people with mild to profound ID. Professionals in each of these services conducted a self-assessment of their palliative care policies and practices based on nine core element of palliative care described in the Dutch Quality Framework for Palliative Care. The self-assessment included a medical file review of a total of 100 people with ID who died non-suddenly. In addition, 424 professionals from the services returned a digital questionnaire on palliative care competencies and training needs.ResultsThe self-assessments showed that individual care plans were recorded for people with ID and that multidisciplinary teams provided physical, psychological, social and spiritual care. However, other core elements of palliative care, such as cooperation with other organisations and expertise in palliative care, were less present in ID care services. Only half of the services collaborated with regional organisations in palliative care, and most services listed no requirements for the palliative care skills of their professionals. The questionnaire showed that almost 10% of the professionals reported that they were not at all competent in providing palliative care, and 74% felt that they needed training in palliative care. Reported areas for improvement in the provision of palliative care were increasing the quality of palliative care, improving the expertise of professionals and identifying palliative care needs earlier.ConclusionsTo improve palliative care in ID care services changes are required both in competencies of professionals, and organisational policies and practices. Services should enhance awareness about palliative care for people with ID, strengthen collaboration with palliative care services, and offer training or support for professionals in assessing and meeting the needs of people with ID at the end of life.

Using digital educational escape rooms as a motivational review tool for Economics

This paper addresses the issue of balancing engagement and learning outcomes within the realm of game-based learning theory. It demonstrates how digital educational escape rooms (DEER) serve as a means of stimulating motivation and facilitating content review. The experimental group outperforms their peers in this regard and has a significant perception that DEER enhances the quality of their learning process. The methodology involves the integration of both quantitative and qualitative instruments, specifically a digital questionnaire for the former and a debriefing or focus group for the latter. The experimental groups were selected randomly on an annual basis, with consideration given to controlling variables such as sex and prior academic performance. Data were gathered from students enrolled in the Economics degree who were taking Industrial Organization (Market Theory) courses over a three-year period from 2019 to 2022. The use of breakout activities in digitalising the learning experience has enabled their application to a broad range of subjects. While there may be comparable initiatives in other academic areas, this marks the initial implementation of such an endeavour within the domain of economic pedagogy.

Comparison of efficacy and usability of custom mandibular advancement devices fabricated with the conventional method and digital workflow: A pilot clinical study.

To compare the effects of fabricating methods of custom monoblock mandibular advancement devices (MADs) on usability and efficacy in patients with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Digitally fabricated custom MADs (dMADs) were produced for 11 OSA participants who had previously used conventionally fabricated custom MADs (cMADs). The participants answered a modified usability questionnaire for both MADs, and the average scores that were given to the questionnaire were evaluated by age, sex, and body mass index (BMI), and the scores of cMADs and dMADs were compared. After 6 months of usage of each MAD, the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), mean and lowest oxygen saturations, and total sleep time were measured for efficacy assessment. Data were analyzed with Cronbach's alpha, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, Wilcoxon signed-rank, one-way repeated measures analyses of variance, and Bonferroni tests (α = 0.05). Cronbach's alpha was found at 0.834 and 0.722 for the conventional and digital questionnaires, respectively. The usability scores of the dMADs were significantly higher than those of cMADs (p = 0.013). There was no difference in usability scores in terms of sex or BMI (p>0.05). No statistically significant difference was found for cMAD (p = 0.113) among age groups; however, there was a significant difference for dMAD (p = 0.046). The AHI, mean, and lowest oxygen saturation values were significantly affected by MAD usage (p<0.001). However, total sleep time values did not differ after the MAD treatments (p>0.05). Significantly lower AHI and significantly higher lowest oxygen saturation values were observed with dMAD, while both appliances led to similar results for mean oxygen saturation and total sleep time values (p>0.05). Participant usability scores were higher for digitally manufactured MADs than conventionally manufactured MADs. However, both conventional and digital MADs were found effective in decreasing the AHI levels and increasing the mean and lowest oxygen saturation values of the participants.

Less social deprivation is associated with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in asthma and is mediated by less anxiety and better sleep quality.

Previous studies on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in asthma have mainly focused on clinical and environmental determinants. Little is known about the role of social determinants on HRQoL in asthma. We aimed to investigate the association between social deprivation and HRQoL in asthma. 691 adult asthmatics from Canada, India, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom were administered a digital questionnaire containing demographic information, and questions about social and psychological attributes, sleep disturbances, and alcohol abuse. HRQoL was measured using the short-form chronic respiratory disease questionnaire (SF-CRQ). We analyzed the direct and indirect relationships between social deprivation and HRQoL using structural equation models with social deprivation as a latent variable. We tested for mediation via anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and alcohol abuse. We found that less social deprivation (latent variable) was directly associated with better SF-CRQ domain scores such as dyspnea (β: 0.33; 95%CI: 0.07 to 0.58), fatigue (β: 0.39; 95%CI: 0.14 to 0.64), and emotional function (β: 0.37; 95%CI: 0.11 to 0.62), but with worse mastery score (β: -0.29; 95%CI: -0.55 to -0.03); however, those associations varied across participating countries. We also observed that among all individual social deprivation indicators, education, companionship, emotional support, instrumental support, and social isolation were directly associated with HRQoL and the relationship between social deprivation and HRQoL was mediated through anxiety and sleep disturbances. Our results demonstrated that less social deprivation was directly, and indirectly through less anxiety and better sleep quality, associated with better HRQoL in asthma.

A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions to the Covishield Vaccine among Healthcare Workers of a Tertiary Care Government Institute in North India

Background: Vaccines are a key strategy to stop the COVID19 pandemic. The present study was conducted to assess the incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions to the Covishield vaccine among healthcare workers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational, questionnaire-based study was carried out on healthcare workers of R.U.H.S. College of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The study tool consisted of a digital questionnaire. Results: The present study was carried out among 316 healthcare workers who received the first dose of the Covishield vaccine. 83 (26.26%) participants complained of side effects after receiving the first dose of the Covishield vaccine. Fatigue (64), fever (52), body ache (40), swelling at the vaccination site (35), headache (25), and pain in the limb (18) were the most prevalent symptoms. Most post-vaccination symptoms were found to be mild. 67 participants showed side effects of vaccination within 24 hours while 16 showed side effects after 24 hours. Conclusion: This study reflects that onefourth of participants complained of side effects after receiving the first dose of the Covishield vaccine. These side effects are not severe and should not be an obstacle to the successful control of the Covid-19 pandemic in India.

Design Tools to Self Assess Digital Competency of Secondary School Students

Based on comparison of previously published digital competency frameworks, the author proceeds to develop a research model and propose a digital competency framework suitable for secondary school students in Vietnam. Around the world, different assessment tools have been implemented to evaluate individuals’ digital competency. Within the scope of this research, the author utilizes a digital competency self-assessment questionnaire and a checklist on the process of performing tasks that are related to competence in applying information technology. With this, the study aims to propose a scale as well as develop a scale and a tool to assess the digital competence of secondary school students. At the same time, the study would provide guidance to enhance digital competence for learners in the context of implementing the General Education Curriculum (2018).

Experts' perspectives on how to promote implicit and explicit motor learning in children: A mixed-methods study.

Little is known about how motor learning strategies (MLSs) can promote implicit and explicit motor learning processes. This study aimed to explore experts' perspectives on therapists' use of MLSs to promote specific learning processes in children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD). In this mixed-methods study, two consecutive digital questionnaires were used to ascertain the opinions of international experts. Questionnaire 2 explored the findings of Questionnaire 1 in greater depth. In order to reach a certain level of agreement about the classification of MLSs as promoting either (more) implicit or (more) explicit motor learning, 5-point Likert scales were used in addition to open-ended questions. The open-ended questions were analysed with a conventional analysis approach. Open coding was performed by two reviewers independently. Categories and themes were discussed within the research team, taking both questionnaires as one dataset. Twenty-nine experts from nine different countries with different backgrounds in research, education and/or clinical care completed the questionnaires. The results of the Likert scales showed large variation. Two themes emerged from the qualitative analyses: (1) Experts found it difficult to classify MLSs as promoting either implicit or explicit motor learning, and (2) experts stressed the need for clinical decisionmaking when choosing MLSs. Insufficient insight was gained into how MLSs could promote (more) implicit or (more) explicit motor learning in children in general and in children with DCD specifically. But this study demonstrated the importance of clinical decisionmaking to model and adapt MLSs to child, task and environment, with therapists' knowledge of MLSs being an important prerequisite. Research is needed to better understand the various learning mechanisms of children and how MLSs can be used to manipulate these mechanisms.

Prevalence and Determinants of Elevated Blood Pressure among Children in Rural Kayonza District, Rwanda

Childhood elevated blood pressure (BP) has emerged as a concern for global public health. In Sub-Saharan African countries, where Rwanda is located, there is a scarcity of BP data for both children and adolescents. Elevated blood pressure (EBP) is a neglected issue in children, it can develop in young age and can last into adulthood. This community-based cross-sectional study in rural Kayonza, Rwanda investigated the prevalence and determinants of elevated blood pressure (EBP) in children aged 36 months. Measurements of blood pressure and height were converted to percentiles using World Health Organization standards. Data collection involved face-to-face interviews with a digital questionnaire. OMRON HBP-1320 blood pressure monitor and SECA 213 stadiometer were used. The mean systolic blood pressure was 90.60 mmHg and 58.75 mmHg and standard deviation of 7.60mHg for diastolic blood pressure. Most child's mothers (76%) were farmers, more than half (62.7%) of child mothers attended primary school, and 36.60% were between the ages of 31 and 35. (Mean age: 30.4 years, Stand. Dev.: 4.4, Minimum age: 21 years and Maximum age: 39 years), (53%) of children were males, 38 % were 36 months old (Mean age: 36.9 months, Stand. Dev.: 1.0, Minimum age: 35 months, and Maximum age: 39 months). Elevated BP for children is defined as being prehypertensive and hypertensive; all children with systolic or diastolic blood pressure percentiles of ≥90th to &lt;95th were prehypertensive, while those with systolic or diastolic blood pressure percentiles of ≥95th to 99th and above were hypertensive. The prevalence of elevated BP was 40.4% with 18.6% being prehypertension and 21.8% being hypertension among 3-year-old children in the rural Kayonza district. Of them 72 (97%) children who had elevated blood pressure, their family were using biomass fuel and 71(36.60%) of study children were below the 5th percentile of height which an indicator of short stature, 27(40.91%) among them had elevated blood pressure. Factors like difficulty getting food on daily basis (food insecurity) (AOR=3.75; 95% CI: [1.70-8.27]; p=0.001) and medium monthly family income (AOR= 2.38; 95% CI: [1.07-5.31]; p=0.033) were associated with increased prevalence of elevated BP. No statistically significant was found between elevated blood pressure and prenatal factors. Mobilization and increase community’s awareness on the procedure for measuring children’s BP during routine health visits from 3 years old should be done to prevent this increasingly common health condition which is ignored and in asymptomatic nature. Keywords: Elevated Blood Pressure, Prehypertension, Hypertension, Prenatal Factors, Environmental Factors, Behavioural Factors, Kayonza District, Rwanda.

Assessment of Adherence to Treatment with Ethylmethylhydroxypyridine Malate in Patients with Chronic Cerebral Ischemia Using a Digital Platform

Background. The problem of adherence to medical recommendations is always relevant. Low adherence or nonadherence to treatment has negative clinical and economic effects, such as influence on treatment success, prolongation of disease duration, increased risk of hospitalization, negative outcomes, and increased mortality risk.&#x0D; The aim of this study was to assess the impact of using the RX Observatory digital platform on adherence to treatment with Etoxydol (ethylmethylhydroxypyridine malate) in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI). &#x0D; Materials and methods. Medication adherence was studied in patients with CCI who visited doctors in three Moscow city polyclinics using the RX Observatory digital research platform and digital questionnaires.&#x0D; Results. The study found that 47% of patients fully adhered to the prescribed medication. Adherence was higher if the medication was prescribed by a medical specialist (general practitioner – 36 %, neurologist – 56 %), although adherence to medical recommendations was higher among patients visiting general practitioners (general practitioner – 48 %, neurologist – 43 %).&#x0D; Conclusions. The study showed that the RX Observatory platform may be a useful tool for developing medication adherence in patients taking Etoxydol (ethylmethylhydroxypyridine malate).

The digital edge: examining the relationship between digital competency and language learning outcomes.

Technology in education, including language learning, is on the rise. Digital competency is essential for teachers to effectively integrate technology and enhance language teaching. It enables access to authentic materials, interactive exercises, and collaboration opportunities. However, integrating technology poses challenges for teachers. This empirical research aimed to investigate the impact of digital competency on language learning outcomes in the context of "smart education," which incorporates sustainable practices and digital technologies in the language classroom. The study adopted a quantitative approach to collect and analyze data. The sample population for the study comprised of 344 language teachers at various language schools in a metropolitan city. The data collection carried out with a digital competency questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate technique, i.e., structural equation modeling. The study found that digital competency positively correlated with language proficiency outcomes. Participants with higher levels of digital competency achieved better language learning outcomes compared to those with lower levels of digital competency. Additionally, the study found that incorporating sustainable practices, such as digitalized learning materials and virtual classrooms, positively contributed to language learning outcomes. The findings of this study suggest that digital competency plays a vital role in language learning outcomes in the context of "smart education." Teachers should consider incorporating digital tools and sustainable practices into their language teaching to enhance language learning outcomes. The study recommends that language educators should focus on developing digital competency and integrating sustainable practices into their language classroom to promote effective language learning.

Health-related quality of life of adult, non-surgically treated patients with idiopathic scoliosis and curves above 45°: a cross-sectional study at an average follow-up of 30years.

Previous studies on the natural history of moderate to severe idiopathic scoliosis show contradictory results. Some studies reported an increased incidence of back pain and disability in severe curves, while other studies reported no difference in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to age-matched adult controls. None of these studies addressed HRQoL using currently recommended and validated questionnaires. To examine the long-term HRQoL in non-surgically treated adult idiopathic scoliosis patients with a curve of 45° or higher. In this retrospective cohort study, all patients were retrospectively identified in the hospital's scoliosis database. Patients (1) with idiopathic scoliosis; (2) born before 1981 (to ensure 25-year follow-up after skeletal maturity); (3) with a curve of 45° or more by Cobb's method at the end of growth; and (4) no spinal surgical treatment were selected. Patients received digital questionnaires of the Short Form-36, Scoliosis Research Society-22, Oswestry Disability Index and Numeric Rating Scale. Outcomes of the SF-36 were compared with a national reference cohort. Additional measures with questions regarding choice of education and occupation were used. Forty-eight of 79 (61%) eligible patients completed the questionnaires, at an average follow-up time of 29.9 ± 7.7years. Their average age was 51.9 ± 8.0, and median Cobb angle at adolescence was 48.5°. Five of the eight SF-36 subdomains were significantly lower in the scoliosis group compared to the nationwide cohort: physical functioning (73 vs 83, p = 0.011), social functioning (75 vs 84, p = 0.022), role physical functioning (63 vs 76, p = 0.002), role emotional functioning (73 vs 82, p = 0.032), and vitality (56 vs 69, p = < 0.001). The scoliosis-specific SRS-22r score of the patients was 3.7 ± 0.7 on a 0-5 scale. The mean NRS score for pain of all patients was 4.9 ± 3.2, and eight patients (17%) reported a NRS of 0 and 31 (65%) a NRS above 3. At the Oswestry Disability Index, 79% of the patients reported minimal disabilities. Thirty-three patients (69%) reported that their scoliosis had influenced their choice of education. Fifteen patients (31%) reported that their scoliosis had influenced their choice of work. Patients with idiopathic scoliosis and curves of 45° or higher have reduced HRQoL. Although many patients experience back pain, the disability reported on the ODI was limited. Scoliosis had noteworthy effect on choice of education.

The Level of Knowledge of Jatimulya Bekasi Village Residents on the Use of Vitamin C during the Covid 19 Pandemic and According to Islamic Overview

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory tract infection disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The percaution to avoid COVID-19 virus is to take vitamin C to boost the body's immune system. This research is a correlative-descriptive studies, with cross-sectional method in Kelurahan Jatimulya Bekasi in RT 001 and RT 002 RW 013 for residents aged 17-55 years old. Using simple-random sampling method, 123 residents who consumed vitamin C used as respondents with digital questionnaire. The answers from the questionnaire used to group respondents according to their three level categories knowledge of satisfactory, intermediate and low. Descriptive-analysis was conducted to see the characteristics. Data analysis was also carried out by making frequency tables between the level of knowledge in correlation with age, education, and occupation. Based on the analysis of the questionnaire results, it was found that majority of 65 respondents (52.8%) had satisfactory knowledge regarding the use of vitamin C, with characteristics age 17 – 25 years old, had non-medical tertiary education, and work in private sector. Research using the Chi-Square statistical test found that there was a significant correlation between age (p=0,002) with the knowledge of the use of vitamin C. The good knowledge of respondents is received information about the use of vitamin C from health workers, electronic media, packaging Information-content and educational institutions. In Islam overview, gaining knowledge is an obligation as mentioned in Q.S. Ali-Imran (3):190.

EFL adolescent learners’ perceptions of digital multimodal composing tasks and task outcomes: A longitudinal study

AbstractAlthough the value of digital multimodal composing (DMC) in language learning is being increasingly recognized, longitudinal studies focusing on second language (L2) students’ DMC practices are scarce. To fill the gap, this multi‐case study aimed to explore English as a foreign language adolescent learners’ evolving perceptions of the role of DMC tasks in English learning and the relationship between the quality of DMC task outcomes and learners’ perceptions over 7 months. Eight DMC tasks were implemented in an English composition class, and perceptions and task outcomes of three focal participants were tracked over time. Data were collected from multiple sources, such as a learner background questionnaire, a digital literacy questionnaire, semi‐structured interviews, reflection surveys, and the scores of students’ DMC tasks. Findings indicate that although all three participants acknowledged a beneficial role of DMC practices, each participant's perception exhibited different patterns over time: two kept the similar perceptions (negative and positive for each) and one showed a change in her perceptions (negative to positive). Results suggest that this difference could be attributed to various factors, including perceived level of digital literacy, the ongoing learning experience with DMC tasks, and understanding of multimodality. Regarding the relationship between the quality of DMC outcomes and students’ perceptions, although all three learners tended to perform better on their tasks over time, participants’ attitudes seemed to mediate the quality of DMC products. Pedagogical implications of the study are discussed in light of important considerations when implementing DMC tasks in L2 classrooms.

Publicly available online course as a promising tool for teaching and promoting first aid skills in cardiac arrest

Relevance. The probability of resuscitation in cardiac arrest depends on incident eyewitnesses’ ability to timely and correctly provide first aid to the victim. However, such skills require appropriate training. With poor availability of face-to-face training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), alternative training formats, including online e-learning, are gaining prominence to ensure widest dissemination of the life-saving competencies among general population.The objective is to study personal experience and attitudes among the individuals who completed the publicly available open online course on basic CPR (basic life support) skills in order to identify prospects and practical value of such online distance training aimed at CPR skills mainstreaming and better training availability.Methods. From July 2020 to August 2022, we conducted an anonymous survey among individuals who had completed the public open online course on basic life support training presented in Russian language. Our digital questionnaire included 16 questions designed to collect information on prior CPR training experience, training constraints, willingness to engage in volunteer teaching of CPR principles and respondent demographics. Data was analyzed using nonparametric statistics.Results and discussion. The analytical sample included 4342 respondents, mostly residents of Russia (81.1 %), including women (63.1 %), individuals aged under 40 y. (81.2 %), those without prior medical education (84.9 %), as well as schoolchildren and students (41.5 %). 44.2 % of respondents received no prior CPR training before the online course, mainly because they had been unaware of its practical value (39.4 % of respondents without CPR training experience) or had not known where to get trained (34.4 %). 76.3 % of respondents confirmed willingness to engage in volunteer teaching of CPR principles. Willingness to teach CPR to other individuals was related to prior experience of resuscitation training (the rate of respondents ready for CPR teaching was 77.5 % among those with prior resuscitation training and 74.9 % among those without such prior training, p = 0.043).Conclusion. Poor public awareness of CPR training importance and limited availability of training are the major constraints in acquiring life-saving knowledge and skills. As a publicly available tool for remote self-training, including within blended distant-classroom learning, the free online training course opens up great prospects for extensive mainstreaming of first aid skills, offering broad public coverage. The majority of online training graduates are willing to engage in volunteer CPR teaching, thus providing additional opportunities to increase availability of CPR training.

Potret Penggunaan Google Form Sebagai Media Evaluasi Pembelajaran SMA Al-Falah Bandung

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, conventional learning evaluation media has shifted to digital to overcome various limitations at that time. Google Form is an alternative, namely a digital questionnaire to collect data more practically. Currently, the sustainability of using Google Form as one of the digital evaluation media after the pandemic in Indonesia has subsided has not been proven. Therefore, this article presents research on how the portrait of the use of Google Form at SMA Al-Falah Bandung by examining its advantages and disadvantages to be taken into consideration. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by conducting interviews with teachers and distributing questionnaires to students. Our research shows that Google Form has advantages, namely varied forms of questions, simple features and appearance, flexible functions in learning, accelerating the management of evaluation results, ease to use, increasing technological capabilities, and realizing paperless trends. The disadvantages are the need for adequate devices, requiring a stable internet network, features and appearance that are no longer relevant to the needs of teachers.

E-Module Based on Blended Learning Type Flipped Classroom on Climate Change Materials to Train Students' Digital Literacy Ability

Objective: E-modules are teaching materials integrated with technological advances using digital applications that are more attractive to students. One of the problems in learning science is the low ability of students' digital literacy. Efforts to increase digital literacy skills include using an e-module based on a flipped classroom type of blended learning. This study aims to describe the validity of teaching materials consisting of syllabi, lesson plans, student worksheets, blended learning-based flipped classroom-type e-modules on climate change material, digital literacy ability questionnaires, and knowledge test instruments. Method: The method used in this research is limited to the validity of teaching materials. The developed teaching materials were tested on students of class VII JHS. Data collection was carried out using the validation method, and data analysis was carried out quantitatively. Results: The results of the data analysis concluded that the syllabus was in the very valid category, the lesson plans were in the valid category, the e-module was in the valid category, the student worksheets were in the valid category, the digital literacy ability questionnaire sheet was in the valid category, and the knowledge test instrument was in the valid category. Novelty: Flipped classroom-based blended learning-based e-modules can be used as an alternative to electronic modules in learning to improve students' digital literacy skills. This e-module can be used for varied learning both online and offline so that students are expected to gain learning experiences that can later be used to solve problems encountered in real life.

Trends and symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a longitudinal study on an Alpine population representative sample

ObjectivesThe continuous monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 infection waves and the emergence of novel pathogens pose a challenge for effective public health surveillance strategies based on diagnostics. Longitudinal population representative studies on...

Patient perspectives on CLL treatment side effects: A sub-analysis of the VOICE survey.

7534 Background: Treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), including chemoimmunotherapy and targeted drugs, is associated with various adverse events. We surveyed patients with CLL about their knowledge and attitudes regarding treatments and “side effects” (SEs), a more widely understood term for adverse events. Methods: Clinicians and patient advocacy group representatives developed and distributed a survey from March through December 2022 in 12 countries to patients with CLL who underwent ≥1 line of treatment. The anonymous survey was available via an electronic platform, digital questionnaires (.pdf), or paper forms. This sub-analysis includes items regarding SEs during treatment intervals, although the SEs queried were not comprehensive. Results: Treatment SEs had a moderate or high impact on 27%–43% of patients in every domain queried (Table). Most patients (300/370; 81%) discussed SEs with their physicians “always” or “sometimes”, but (117/277) were seeking more information about the benefits and SEs associated with their treatment, primarily via the internet. When asked how they would respond to common SEs, most patients would consult their physician first . Notably, &gt;10% of them would continue treatment normally if they experienced arrhythmias or cardiac problems, and 21% would continue if they developed hypertension (Table). A similar proportion (11%) would continue treatment if they had an infection, while 23% of them would consider stopping treatment without medical advice if they developed skin cancer. Conclusions: These results show the impacts of SEs from CLL treatment affect substantial numbers of patients in multiple life areas. The responses suggest that despite patient-physician communication about SEs, there is a need to help patients find reliable information about their treatments online as well. Finally, patients’ willingness to stop or continue treatment in the event of various SEs, including cardiovascular or oncologic events, indicates a critical knowledge gap regarding the risk associated with these events. The real-world data presented herein highlights areas in which improved patient education initiatives could directly improve patient outcomes. [Table: see text]

Validación y adaptación del “Cuestionario de involucramiento en redes sociales digitales (SMEQ)” en población colombiana

Introduction: In recent years and globally, digital social networks have become one of the main means of communication. This has led to the genesis of a new field of analysis and study regarding the behaviors associated with them. However, many effects related to the use of social networks have been little investigated in the Colombian population. Adjusting research instruments that evaluate the influence of social networks on people is beneficial for understanding associated phenomena. Objective: The purpose of this article is to validate the "Involvement with Digital Social Networks Questionnaire (SMEQ)" in the Colombian population. This instrument is an efficient tool to measure the time people spend on social networks. Method: For the validation, there was a sample of 289 people (71.6% female and 28.4% male), aged between 18 and 62 years (M= 28 years; SD= 10.46), mainly from the city of Medellín (Colombia) and surrounding areas. Results: The findings showed a good model fit (CFI= .99; SRMR= 0.038) and adequate internal consistency (α= .85; ω = .90). Conclusion: The psychometric properties of the SMEQ questionnaire showed adequate values, which would allow its administration in the Colombian context.